take satisfaction
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Is it still about winning championships—or can you take satisfaction from where you are now?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Viewed through that prism, the Scot could take satisfaction as he savoured "a couple of pints" with his family post-race, before being up after "about 20 minutes' sleep" to do the rounds with the media.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024
But he also said the venerated anti-slavery activist, who called on America to live up to its promises of freedom and equality, would not take satisfaction that the work was complete.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2023
Interim coach John Fassel will take satisfaction if Gurley can produce his best game in the finale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2016
Rather than surrender to my bitterness, I have learned to take satisfaction in the life that Hugh has led.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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